João José Rodrigues Tilly (born 30 May 1960)[1] is a Portuguese politician, Math teacher and YouTuber who was elected as a member of the Assembly of the Republic following the 2024 legislative election.[2]
João Tilly | |
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Member of the Assembly of the Republic | |
Assumed office 26 March 2024 | |
Constituency | Viseu |
Personal details | |
Born | João José Rodrigues Tilly 30 May 1960 Coimbra, Portugal |
Political party | Chega (2019–present) |
Other political affiliations | Socialist Party (formerly) Social Democratic Party (formerly) |
Occupation | Politician • Youtuber • Teacher |
Biography
editTilly was born in 1960. He studied Mechanical engineering and is currently a Math teacher.[3] He currently lives in Seia.
He gained popularity though his YouTube videos commenting on current politics. In his videos, João Tilly has spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and has strongly criticized Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4]
References
edit- ^ "João Tilly - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Visão | O exército de André Ventura: Quem são e o que pensam os novos deputados do Chega". Visão (in European Portuguese). 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Biografia". www.parlamento.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ "Primeiro deputado eleito pelo Chega em 2024 "atacou o Zelensky e era negacionista das vacinas"?". Poligrafo (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-02.